Portugal bans boat
Access to the so-called ‘Abortion Boat’ – a Dutch registered ship offering advice and termination-inducing pills to women – cannot be prevented from operating off the coast of Portugal, as
Gliding to glory
Barreiro based Sílvia Ventura recently retained the women’s title at the National Paragliding Championship 2004, held at Torre de Moncorvo. Ventura also beat the current national distance record for women
A successful safe Portugal
Around 500 PSP officers were involved in the third phase of the Safe Portugal operation, conducted in the Greater Lisbon area recently. A spokesman from central command revealed that 20
Smoking ban moves closer
Plans to ban smoking in all closed public areas, including bars and offices, in Portugal could be in place by October after parliament agreed to consider a petition aimed at
All aboard for Madonna
Portugal’s state rail operator, CP, is to operate a special train to take Madonna fans from Porto to Lisbon for the pop superstar’s first-ever concert in the country on September
Hollywood in Portugal
Plans are in place to try to lure more film-makers to Portugal. The government wants to turn Portugal into a type of European Hollywood – Tourism Minister Telmo Correia, in
Inspectors injured in train attack
Ticket inspectors on trains can lead a dangerous life. A recent attack in Lisbon highlights the growing problem of violence on public transport. “In nine years of service, I have
Beach ID
Every year lives are lost on Portugal’s beaches due to the carelessness of bathers and the changeable nature of the Portuguese seas. The maritime authorities have long recognised that some
Litter still not recycled
The amount of ‘dangerous’ litter is steadily increasing in Portugal, without any official provision for disposing of it. Fridges, fluorescent lamps and other ‘residue’ products continue to threaten the environment,
House identity cards launched
Homeowners living in houses with habitation licences issued after March 30 this year will be required to submit a detailed bilhete de identidade, listing their home’s characteristics and properties. It